Mini-Laptop: Toshiba Mini N305-N410
>> 25 January 2010
Port: As the other netbooks or mini-laptops, the Toshiba netbook has standard ports. The ports on the left side are VGA, Ethernet, USB, and a three-in-one memory card reader. The two more USB ports, as well as headphone and mic ports, and a lock slot, are on the right. The USB port on the left also features USB Sleep-and-Charge technology, so users can recharge connected accessories even if the system is turned off.
Design: Sleeker design than predecessor. The keyboard is sturdy and comfortable, but the function keys are quite small. The 3.1x1.6 inches of touchpad is large, easy to navigate the desktop. The right and left mouse buttons are large and easy to press.
Display: 10.1 inches, 1024x600.
Web cam: Toshiba includes a Web Camera Application for its 0.3-megapixel webcam. The utility can record video, snap still shots (in resolutions from 160x120 to 640x480), and add visual effects that border the image.
Performance: On PCMark05, the Toshiba mini N305-N410 scored 1,383. On Geekbench, it scored 925, 85 points higher than average. While its 3DMark06 score of 159 is about 70 point the netbook average. The system boot Windows 7 Starter Edition in 1 minutes and 9 seconds, which is 10 seconds longer than average.
Battery life: 8 hours and 37 minutes.
Software:
- Trialware: 60 days for Microsoft Office 2007, Norton Internet Security
- Microsoft Works, Skype
- ReelTime lets you scroll back in time to find previously opened documents and files.
- Bulletin Board lets you place photos and notes on black board in the middle of the screen.
- Toshiba’s PC Health Monitor and Eco Utility helps you manage the power consumption of your system.